The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 1857

She knew that it had to be her own daughter and son-in-law.

With a look of exasperation and guilt, Marlinie turned to Bertha. "Bertha, I'm so sorry. I think I have an idea of what's happened, but I... I don't think I can help you."

Bertha patted her best friend's hand. "Don't say such things, Marlinie. I understand how you feel. If I were in your shoes, I'd feel the same way."

Tears welled up in Marlinie's eyes. She really did feel guilty. All these years, when she was wandering and homeless, Bertha stood by her side. But now, when Bertha was in trouble, she could do nothing. She felt for Bertha and also for her own daughter.

When Pearl was younger, she made the wrong choice by entrusting her to the wrong person. Pearl suffered a lot because of it.

Now, Pearl had finally grown up and found a man she loved. But constant trouble found them, leading to their separation for three years.

Marlinie hadn't fulfilled her duties as a mother to Pearl and didn't have the nerve to ask her daughter to go easy on her best friend's husband. Because the person who caused Pearl and her beloved to separate was none other than the biological daughter of her best friend's husband.

The relationships were too complex. She couldn't speak up, and she couldn't intervene. She was torn.